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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.04, 22,719.92 and 6,379.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.04, 22,719.92 and 6,379.17 is: 9,567.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.04 : 22,719.92 = 6,379.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.04/22,719.92 = 6,379.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.04x = 22,719.92 × 6,379.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.04x = 144,934,200.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,934,200.17/15,149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,567.22

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